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1 Rupee President Jayewardene
1978 year| Copper-nickel | 7.13 g | 25.4 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 1 Rupee 1 LKR = USD 0.0034 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7.13 g |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
A profile image of the President J. R. Jayewardene in the center, with value "ONE RUPEE" in Sinhala at the top of the coin and in Tamil and English on either side, with the date "1978.02.04" at the bottom and "Sri Lanka" in Sinhala below the date.
Edge
Security
Comment
The rare variety known as "Right Sholder Straight" was an initial rush order using different die. See LakdivaCoins reference - http://lakdiva.com/coins/commemorative/1978_jr_1r_rss.html
The 20,000 Proof coins (the standard coin die) were included in the Set of eight 1978 Sri Lanka proof coins issued by the Royal Mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee (President Jayewardene) 1978 circulating commemorative coin from Sri Lanka is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse of the coin depicts the portrait of President J.R. Jayewardene, while the reverse features a representation of the sacred Bo Tree, which is a significant symbol in Buddhism and is considered a national treasure in Sri Lanka. This coin was minted to commemorate the first anniversary of President Jayewardene's presidency and is a valuable collector's item for numismatists and those interested in Sri Lankan history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 2600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee (President Jayewardene) 1978 coin.
